Editorials:

Maintenance of Certification: A Message from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS)
	William A. Gay, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1-2. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Off-Label Use of Recombinant Factor VIIA Concentrates After Cardiac Surgery
	George Despotis, Michael Avidan, and Douglas M. Lublin Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:3-5. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Hawley H. Seiler Resident Award Paper:

Using a Miniaturized Circuit and an Asanguineous Prime to Reduce Neutrophil-Mediated Organ Dysfunction Following Infant Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	Tara Karamlou, Jess M. Schultz, Chris Silliman, Chloe Sandquist, Jamie You, Irving Shen, and Ross M. Ungerleider Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:6-14. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Tracheoplasty for Expiratory Collapse of Central Airways
	Cameron D. Wright, Hermes C. Grillo, Zane T. Hammoud, John C. Wain, Henning A. Gaissert, Victor Zaydfudim, and Douglas J. Mathisen Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:259-266. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Eddie Hoover Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:266-267. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prognostic Significance of Carcinoembryonic Antigen Level in Pleural Lavage Fluid for Patients With Lung Adenocarcinoma
	Masaki Tomita, Tetsuya Shimizu, Yasunori Matsuzaki, Masaki Hara, Takanori Ayabe, and Toshio Onitsuka Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:276-281. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Specialty Training and Mortality After Esophageal Cancer Resection
	Justin B. Dimick, Philip P. Goodney, Mark B. Orringer, and John D. Birkmeyer Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:282-286. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Open Repair of Paraesophageal Hernia: Reassessment of Subjective and Objective Outcomes
	Donald E. Low and Trisha Unger Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:287-294. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Alternative Surgical Approaches for Apical Neurinomas: A Thoracoscopic Approach
	Shunsuke Endo, Fumio Murayama, Shin-ichi Otani, Kenji Tetsuka, Tsuyoshi Hasegawa, Yukio Sato, and Yasunori Sohara Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:295-298. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Extracorporeal Life Support in Neonates, Infants, and Children After Repair of Congenital Heart Disease: Modern Era Results in a Single Institution
	Bahaaldin Alsoufi, Irving Shen, Tara Karamlou, Carmen Giacomuzzi, Grant Burch, Michael Silberbach, and Ross Ungerleider Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:15-21. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
High Flow Rates During Modified Ultrafiltration Decrease Cerebral Blood Flow Velocity and Venous Oxygen Saturation in Infants
	Rosendo A. Rodriguez, Marc Ruel, Lothar Broecker, and Garry Cornel Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:22-28. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Ko Bando Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:28. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Atrioventricular Valve Procedures with Repeat Fontan Operations: Influence of Valve Pathology, Ventricular Function, and Arrhythmias on Outcome
	Constantine Mavroudis, Robert D. Stewart, Carl Lewis Backer, Barbara J. Deal, Luciana Young, and Wayne H. Franklin Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:29-36. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Seven-Year Clinical Experience With the Extracardiac Pedicled Pericardial Fontan Operation
	Minoo N. Kavarana, Sebastian Pagni, Michael R. Recto, Walter L. Sobczyk, Thomas Yeh, Jr, Michael Mitchell, and Erle H. Austin, III Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:37-43. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Improved Interstage Mortality With the Modified Norwood Procedure: A Meta-Analysis
	Clifford L. Cua, Ravi R. Thiagarajan, Roozbeh Taeed, Timothy M. Hoffman, Lillian Lai, John Hayes, Peter C. Laussen, and Timothy F. Feltes Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:44-49. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late Assessment After Biventricular Repair for Isomerism Heart
	Hajime Ichikawa, Yoshiki Sawa, Norihide Fukushima, Toru Ishizaka, Shigemitsu Iwai, Haruhiko Kondo, and Hikaru Matsuda Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:50-55. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Predictive Value of Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography in Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect
	Hyun Koo Kim, Woong-Han Kim, Sung Wook Hwang, Jae Young Lee, Jin Young Song, Soo-Jin Kim, and Ki Young Jang Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:56-59. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Richard Mainwaring Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:59. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Acute Sleep Deprivation in the Thoracic Surgical Resident Does Not Affect Operative Outcomes
	Peter I. Ellman, Irving L. Kron, Jeffrey S. Alvis, Carlos Tache-Leon, Thomas S. Maxey, T. Brett Reece, Benjamin B. Peeler, John A. Kern, and Curtis G. Tribble Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:60-65. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Recombinant Factor VIIa in the Treatment of Postoperative Hemorrhage After Cardiac Surgery
	Peter Raivio, Raili Suojaranta-Ylinen, and Anne H. Kuitunen Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:66-71. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Results of Acute Aortic Dissection Complicated With Cerebral Malperfusion
	Hiroshi Tanaka, Kenji Okada, Teruo Yamashita, Yoshihisa Morimoto, Yujiro Kawanishi, and Yutaka Okita Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:72-76. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Axillary Artery Cannulation Improves Operative Results for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
	Yoshimasa Moizumi, Naotaka Motoyoshi, Kei Sakuma, and Seijiro Yoshida Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:77-83. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Femoral Versus Aortic Cannulation for Surgery of Chronic Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
	Fitsum Lakew, Piotr Pasek, Michael Zacher, Anno Diegeler, and Paul P. Urbanski Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:84-88. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	John A. Elefteriades Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:88-89. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Arch Replacement Using a Trifurcated Graft: Simple, Versatile, and Safe
	David Spielvogel, James C. Halstead, Matthias Meier, Isaac Kadir, Steven L. Lansman, Rohit Shahani, and Randall B. Griepp Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:90-95. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm Results of Surgical Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Disease in Dialysis Patients
	Kiyofumi Morishita, Nobuyoshi Kawaharada, Johji Fukada, Yoshihiko Kurimoto, Yasuaki Fujisawa, Tatsuya Saito, and Tomio Abe Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:96-100. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Annuloaortic Ectasia and Giant Cell Arteritis
	Sandro Gelsomino, Stefano Romagnoli, Franca Gori, Gabriella Nesi, Chiara Anichini, Carlo Sorbara, Pierluigi Stefàno, and Gian Franco Gensini Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:101-105. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Threat of Adhesive Embolization: BioGlue Leaks Through Needle Holes in Aortic Tissue and Prosthetic Grafts
	Scott A. LeMaire, Stacey A. Carter, Taehee Won, Xinwen Wang, Lori D. Conklin, and Joseph S. Coselli Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:106-111. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Complete Revascularization on Long-Term Survival After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Octogenarians
	Benjamin D. Kozower, Marc R. Moon, Hendrick B. Barner, Nader Moazami, Jennifer S. Lawton, Michael K. Pasque, and Ralph J. Damiano, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:112-117. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Skeletonized Gastroepiploic Artery as a Composite Graft for Total Arterial Revascularization
	Sang-Wan Ryu, Byoung-Hee Ahn, Suk-Jung Choo, Kook-Ju Na, Young-Keun Ahn, Myung-Ho Jeong, and Sang-Hyung Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:118-123. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Flow Capacity of Gastroepiploic Artery Versus Vein Grafts for Intermediate Coronary Artery Stenosis
	Tsuyoshi Shimizu, Hiroyuki Suesada, Masaaki Cho, Shigeki Ito, Katsusuke Ikeda, and Shin Ishimaru Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:124-130. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Using the EuroSCORE to Assess Changes in the Risk Profiles of the Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Before and After the Introduction of Less Invasive Coronary Surgery
	Toshihiro Ohata, Mitsunori Kaneko, Toru Kuratani, Hideki Ueda, and Kazuo Shimamura Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:131-135. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
On-Pump Versus Off-Pump Surgical Revascularization for Left Main Stem Stenosis: Risk Adjusted Outcomes
	John C.Y. Lu, Antony D. Grayson, and D. Mark Pullan Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:136-142. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Yves Louagie Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:142-143. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Using Only Arterial Grafts in Elderly Patients
	Kaoru Matsuura, Junjiro Kobayashi, Osamu Tagusari, Ko Bando, Kazuo Niwaya, Hiroyuki Nakajima, Toshikatsu Yagihara, and Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:144-148. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of Two Strategies for the Management of Antiplatelet Therapy During Urgent Surgery
	Enoch Akowuah, Vivek Shrivastava, Binal Jamnadas, David Hopkinson, Pradeep Sarkar, Robert Storey, Peter Braidley, and Graham Cooper Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:149-152. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transmural Differences in Myocardial Function and Metabolism During Direct Left Ventricular to Coronary Artery Sourcing
	Sandra de Zeeuw, Cornelius Borst, Cees W.J. Verlaan, and Paul F. Gründeman Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:153-161. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Gabriel DiLuozzo and Tomas A. Salerno Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:161-162. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effect of the Left Internal Mammary Artery to the Left Anterior Descending Artery on Mortality and Morbidity After Combined Coronary and Valve Operations
	Shishir Karthik, Arun K. Srinivasan, Antony D. Grayson, Tim Friede, and Brian M. Fabri Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:163-169. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: Impact of the Left Ventricle and Mitral Valve in Patients with Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction
	Monvadi B. Srichai, Richard A. Grimm, Arthur E. Stillman, A. Marc Gillinov, L. Leonardo Rodriguez, Michael L. Lieber, Abigail Lara, Joan A. Weaver, Patrick M. McCarthy, and Richard D. White Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:170-178. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prevention of Systolic Anterior Motion After Repair of the Severely Myxomatous Mitral Valve With an Anterior Leaflet Valvuloplasty
	Robert L. Quigley Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:179-182. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effect of Training in Mitral Valve Repair Surgery on the Early and Late Outcome
	Christos Alexiou, George Doukas, Mehmet Oc, Bahar Oc, Leon Hadjinikolaou, and Tomasz J. Spyt Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:183-188. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Structural Characterization of the Chordae Tendineae in Native Porcine Mitral Valves
	Jennifer Ritchie, James N. Warnock, and Ajit P. Yoganathan Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:189-197. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Tomasz A. Timek Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:197. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm Results After Aortic Valve Replacement With a Stentless Bioprosthesis Aortic Valve
	Ivo Martinovic, Manfred Everlien, Ibrahim Farah, Thomas Wittlinger, Igor Knez, Hans Greve, and Paul Vogt Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:198-203. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Results of the Cloth-Covered Starr-Edwards Ball Valve
	Motomi Shiono, Yukiyasu Sezai, Akira Sezai, Mitsumasa Hata, Mitsuru Iida, and Nanao Negishi Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:204-209. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intraoperative Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation During Concomitant Cardiac Surgery
	Michael E. Halkos, Joseph M. Craver, Vinod H. Thourani, Faraz Kerendi, John D. Puskas, William A. Cooper, and Robert A. Guyton Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:210-216. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Beyond Extended Myectomy for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: The Resection-Plication-Release (RPR) Repair
	Sandhya K. Balaram, Mark V. Sherrid, Joseph J. Derose, Jr., Zak Hillel, Glenda Winson, and Daniel G. Swistel Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:217-223. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Alternate Waiting List Strategies for Heart Transplantation Maximize Donor Organ Utilization
	Jonathan M. Chen, Mark J. Russo, Kim M. Hammond, Donna M. Mancini, Aftab R. Kherani, Jen M. Fal, Pamela A. Mazzeo, Sean P. Pinney, Niloo M. Edwards, and Yoshifumi Naka Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:224-228. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Paracrine Action Enhances the Effects of Autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation on Vascular Regeneration in Rat Model of Myocardial Infarction
	Yao Liang Tang, Qiang Zhao, Xinyu Qin, Leping Shen, Leilei Cheng, Junbo Ge, and M. Ian Phillips Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:229-237. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Initial Experience With a Minimized Extracorporeal Bypass System: Is There a Clinical Benefit?
	Ulf Abdel-Rahman, Feyzan Özaslan, Petar S. Risteski, Sven Martens, Anton Moritz, Abdallah Al Daraghmeh, Harald Keller, and Gerhard Wimmer-Greinecker Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:238-243. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Mark Kurusz Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:243-244. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Circulatory Arrest and Low-Flow Cardiopulmonary Bypass Alter CREB Phosphorylation in Piglet Brain
	Tatiana Zaitseva, Gregory Schears, Steven Schultz, Jennifer Creed, Diego Antoni, David F. Wilson, and Anna Pastuszko Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:245-250. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Platelet Preservation With a Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor in a Porcine Cardiopulmonary Bypass Model
	Norihiro Kondo, Yasuyuki Suzuki, Fuminori Wakayama, Yoshiko Tamai, Kaiqiang Ji, Kozo Fukui, and Ikuo Fukuda Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:251-257. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Yuji Hiramatsu Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:257-258. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Morbidity, Survival, and Site of Recurrence After Mediastinal Lymph-Node Dissection Versus Systematic Sampling After Complete Resection for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Didier Lardinois, Hans Suter, Hassan Hakki, Valentin Rousson, Daniel Betticher, and Hans-Beat Ris Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:268-275. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Destructive Sternitis 3 Years After Blunt Chest Trauma
	Christophe P.M. Jayle, Pierre J. Corbi, Sebastien Franco, and Paul M. Menu Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:348. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Delayed Esophageal Perforation: A Complication of Anterior Cervical Spine Fixation
	Anastasios K. Konstantakos and R. Thomas Temes Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:349. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Preemptive Use of Bivalirudin for Urgent On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With Potential Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
	Cornelius M. Dyke, Andreas Koster, James J. Veale, George W. Maier, Thomas McNiff, and Jerrold H. Levy Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:299-303. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Simon C. Moten and Brian Buxton Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:303. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pericardial Patch Augmentation for Reconstruction of Incompetent Bicuspid Aortic Valves
	Mirko Doss, Reinhard Moid, Jeffrey Paul Wood, Aleksandra Miskovic, Sven Martens, and Anton Moritz Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:304-307. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Carlos M.G. Duran Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:307-308. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Initial Experience With the Abiomed AB5000 Ventricular Assist Device System
	Louis E. Samuels, Elena C. Holmes, Phil Garwood, and Francis Ferdinand Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:309-312. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Reversible Tricuspid Valve Stenosis Due to a Metastatic Dissemination of a Noncardiac Sarcoma
	Naia Uribe-Etxebarria, Roberto Voces, Miguel Angel Rodriguez, Alberto Llorente, Pedro Perez, and Jose I. Aramendi Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:e1-e2. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Benign Oncocytoma of the Trachea
	Maarten Van Genechten, Katrien Schelfout, Paul R.G.A. Germonpré, Koen Deschepper, and Paul E.Y. Van Schil Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:e3-e4. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bench Repair of Donor Aortic Valve With Minimal Access Orthotopic Heart Transplantation
	José L. Navia, Fernando A. Atik, Antonino Marullo, Randall C. Starling, Mario Garcia, Pablo Ruda Vega, Nicholas G. Smedira, and Patrick M. McCarthy Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:313-315. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reversal of Ventricular Dilatation in Aortic Regurgitation After Valve Replacement and Cardiac Support Implant Surgery Using the CorCap Cardiac Support Device
	Anders Franco-Cereceda, Ulf Lockowandt, Jan Liska, and Arne Olsson Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:315-316. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Dissection With Potential Origin From a Mechanical Bypass Anastomosis
	Martin Zinkernagel, Markus J. Wilhelm, Reza Tavakoli, Marko I. Turina, and Michele Genoni Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:316-318. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Rescue Visceral Revascularization Without Direct Aortic Surgery to Treat Malperfusion Complicating Type B Aortic Dissection
	Kenji Okada, Taijiro Sueda, Kazumasa Orihashi, Katsuhiko Imai, Yuji Sugawara, and Masaki Hamamoto Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:318-320. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Mitral Valve Replacement in a Patient With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type VI
	Hiroshi Takano, Yuji Miyamoto, Yoshiki Sawa, Norihide Fukushima, Goro Matsumiya, Tomoyuki Fujita, and Hikaru Matsuda Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:320-322. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tricuspid Valve Incompetence Caused by an Intracardiac Needle-Like Foreign Body
	Toshiro Kobayashi, Kenji Hayashi, Kensuke Sakata, and Yurio Kobayashi Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:322-324. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary and Paradoxical Embolism in Protein C and S Deficient Patient
	Sanjay Kumar, Irfan Khan, Richard Milton, Ayyaz A. Ali, and David J. O’Regan Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:324-326. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Rupture After Catheter Ablation Procedure
	Tetsuya Kono, Hiroto Kitahara, Masayuki Sakaguchi, and Jun Amano Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:326-327. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Ventricular Pacing Through the Anterior Interventricular Vein in a Patient With Mechanical Tricuspid, Aortic and Mitral Valves
	Masataka Yoda, Bert Hansky, Sebastian Schulte-Eistrup, Reiner Koerfer, and Kazutomo Minami Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:328-330. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ross Procedure and Ventricular Septal Defect Correction With Prolapsed Cusp
	Roberto Rocha-e-Silva, Pablo M.A. Pomerantzeff, Robinson T. Munhoz, Domingos D. Lourenço Filho, Luiz F. Canêo, and Sérgio A. de Oliveira Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:330-331. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dor Procedure for Left Ventricular Diverticulum With Mitral Regurgitation in an Infant
	Ko Yoshizumi, Kozo Ishino, Masaaki Kawada, Emi Fujisawa, Shin-ichi Ohstuki, and Shunji Sano Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:332-333. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anomalous Left Coronary Artery, Ventricular Septal Defect, and Double Aortic Arch
	Ganesh Shanmugam, Alistair J. McLennan, James C. Pollock, and Kenneth J.D. MacArthur Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:334-336. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Pulmonary Artery-to-Left Atrium Communication: Report of 5 Cases
	Ujjwal K. Chowdhury, Balram Airan, Shyam S. Kothari, Akhilesh Pandey, K. Ganapathy Subramaniam, and Panangipalli Venugopal Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:336-338. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Nitric Oxide in Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations and Fontan Procedure
	Gonzalo E. Urcelay, Arturo J. Borzutzky, Pedro A. Becker, and Maria E. Castillo Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:338-340. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary Pulmonary Collision Cancer Consisting of Large Cell Carcinoma and Adenocarcinoma
	Shoji Nakata, Yoshika Nagata, Masakazu Sugaya, Manabu Yasuda, Toshihiro Yamashita, Mitsuhiro Takenoyama, Takeshi Hanagiri, Masaru Morita, Tetsuo Hamada, Kenji Sugio, and Kosei Yasumoto Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:340-342. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for a Professional Athlete With Swyer-James Syndrome
	Akira Tasaki and Ryoichi Nakanishi Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:342-344. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clonal Light Chain Restricted Primary Intrapulmonary Nodular Amyloidosis
	Patrick Ross, Jr and Cynthia M. Magro Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:344-347. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Sequential Subxyphoid and Thoracotomy Incisions With Graft Pull Through for Targeted Redo Multivessel Surgical Revascularization
	Hani Shennib and Osama Benhameid Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:350-352. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hammock-like Graft-Holding Method Using a Cotton Bandage in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass
	Hidefumi Obo, Nobuhiko Mukohara, Masato Yoshida, and Tsutomu Shida Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:353-354. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hydrodissection Technique of Harvesting Left Internal Thoracic Artery
	Pankaj Saxena, Ross Mejia, and Robert Tam Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:355-356. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Glutaraldehyde Preserved Autologous Pericardium for Patch Reconstruction of the Pulmonary Artery and Superior Vena Cava
	Antonio D’Andrilli, Mohsen Ibrahim, Federico Venuta, Tiziano De Giacomo, G. Furio Coloni, and Erino A. Rendina Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:357-358. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Aspergillus Endocarditis After Cardiac Surgery
	Ismaïl El-Hamamsy, Nicolas Dürrleman, Louis-Mathieu Stevens, Louis P. Perrault, and Michel Carrier Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:359-364. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Pulmonary Artery to Left Atrium Communication
	Ujjwal K. Chowdhury, Diplomate NB, Shyam S. Kothari, Balram Airan, K. Ganapathy Subramaniam, and Panangipalli Venugopal Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:365-370. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Report from the STS Board of Directors:

Forty-First Annual Meeting, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
	Douglas E. Wood Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:371-380. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Practical Reasons to Review Cases for Plaintiffs
	Lawrence I. Bonchek Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:381. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Robert M. Sade Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:381. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Recent Graduate’s Perspective on Residency Training
	Grayson H. Wheatley, III Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:382. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Irving Kron, William H. Muller, Jr, Douglas Mathisen, and Hermes C. Grillo Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:382. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Apolipoprotein E Polymorphism and the Risk of Acute Nephropathy After Cardiac Surgery
	Evagelos N. Liberopoulos, Sofia Tsouli, and Moses S. Elisaf Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:382-383. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Mark Stafford-Smith, G. Burkhard Mackensen, and Madhav Swaminathan Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:383. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Weight as a Risk Factor of Mediastinitis After Cardiac Surgery in Context of Insufficient Dosage of Prophylactic Antibiotic
	Jacqueline Grando, Anne Tristan, Philippe Vanhems, Marie Célard, Jean-Jacques Lehot, Olivier Bastien, and François Vandenesch Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:383-384. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Cely S. Abboud, Sérgio B. Wey, and Valéria T. Baltar Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:384. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Acute Type A Dissection and Advanced Age
	Eugenio Neri and Massimo Massetti Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:384-385. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Bruno Chiappini Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:385. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
End-to-End Anastomosis for Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
	Carlo Banfi, Mauro Rinaldi, Andrea M. D’Armini, and Mario Viganò Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:385-386. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Sinan Arsan Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:386. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intercostal Muscle Flaps
	Hermes C. Grillo Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:386. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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